Leil Selichot 8380 / סליחות 12140
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12140 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 8377 | 23 Elul 12137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8378 | 20 Elul 12138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8379 | 21 Elul 12139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8380 | 23 Elul 12140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8381 | 23 Elul 12141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8382 | 20 Elul 12142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8383 | 23 Elul 12143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8384 | 23 Elul 12144 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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